Full fire in Lamstedt: Former restaurant in flames!

Full fire in Lamstedt: Former restaurant in flames!

In Lamstedt, Cuxhaven district, a devastating fire in the former Denecke restaurant had a major impact on local events in the early morning of November 24, 2025. As early as 5 a.m., the local fire brigade was alerted by residents who discovered the glow of a full-scale fire. Despite the dramatic situation, fortunately there were no injuries or dangers as the building was empty when the fire broke out. But the fire brigade's operation proved challenging due to the snow-covered and frozen roads.

Like that NDR Reportedly, the fire quickly spread through the roof structure. In a very short time, around 60 emergency services from the Lamstedt, Mittelstenahe, Nindorf and Nordahn fire departments were on site to fight the flames. The operation required protection with breathing apparatus and several technical measures, including the removal of roof tiles with a ladder and the use of a thermal imaging camera to check the temperature. To ensure the safety of residents, they were asked to keep their windows and doors closed. This warning was later lifted.

Rapid response by the emergency services

The first wave of emergency services arrived a few minutes after the alarm was raised and immediately began extinguishing the fire. This included the use of a water-carrying vehicle, the installation of hose lines from fire hydrants and a complete closure of the Auf den Köven street, where the accident occurred. Despite the increased fire development, the building's extension was largely saved. The first emergency services withdrew at around 7 a.m. after the situation was under control.

The cause of the fire is currently unclear. Police investigations have already begun to clarify the exact circumstances of the fire. The damage is estimated at around 150,000 euros Cuxhaven news report.

Expanded context on fire risks

In Germany, fire damage statistics are an important topic. According to the vfdb The fire damage statistics are provided by the Association for the Promotion of German Fire Protection. V. (vfdb) was created to provide well-founded facts for decisions in fire protection. This statistic has recorded over 5,000 incidents in the past and shows that kitchens are often the most common place for fires to start. This makes prevention all the more important, which is supported by the current statistics on the causes of fires.

Given these statistics, it becomes clear how important rapid action by the fire brigade and raising awareness among residents is in such situations. In Lamstedt, the fire brigade has proven to be very effective thanks to its quick response, even if the cause of the fire remains unclear.